14th October 2025
As autumn deepens and Bonfire Night approaches, here’s your one-stop guide to all the major fireworks displays happening around Thame this year (2025). Whether you prefer gentle bangs or full visual drama, there’s something for everyone. If you’re organising an event, you can also add your listing on Thame Hub by emailing [email protected].
🎆 Thomley’s Reduced Sound Fireworks Display
Date & Time: Saturday 25 October, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Extra details: The display is “reduced sound,” meaning the fireworks are selected for visual impact rather than loud bangs, to be more inclusive for those sensitive to noise.
Doors open earlier (from 5pm) for family activities.
Tickets / cost:
- £26 per family (2 adults + 2 children)
- £9 for single tickets
- 10% discount available for members (contact organiser for code)
Advance booking is required (tickets via Thomley website)
Extras: Ear defenders available; indoor viewing option in the pavilion; lanterns; food & drink stalls including pizzas, hot dogs, candy floss, etc.
🎆 Brill Fireworks
Date & Time: Friday 1 November, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm (display starts ~7pm; gates open from 5pm)
Location: Brill Playing Fields
Details & attractions:
- Lantern parade from The Pheasant
- Samba Band performance
- Food & entertainment: Caribbean food, Snax of India, hot dogs, burger van, 2 Guyz Pizza, amusements, and plate-shy games
Tickets / cost: - £7.50 per person
- £25 for a family of four
Other notes: What3Words location: drill.fields.hints
🎆 Mill Lane School Fireworks
Date & Time: Friday 7 November, gates open 6:00 pm, main display ~7:30 pm
Location: Mill Lane School Field, Chinnor
Theme / entertainment: This year’s show is themed “Through the Decades,” with fireworks choreographed to music from different eras.
Other attractions include food & bar areas, a glo-stick stall, etc.
Tickets / cost: £7 per person; children aged 2 and under free
Note: tickets must be booked in advance (not available at gate)
Safety: children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
🎇 Long Crendon School Fireworks Night
Date: Saturday 8 November Gates and Refreshments from 4:45pm
Location: Long Crendon School
Details: The evening will feature a full fireworks display, live music, food vans, beer and mulled wine stalls, and family entertainment.
Tickets / cost:
- Adults: £7
- Children: £4.50
- Advance tickets recommended; last year’s event sold out.
🎆 Thame Fireworks Display
Date & Time: Saturday 8 November, gates open 4:00 pm; children’s entertainment from ~4:30pm; fireworks begin around 6:30 pm
Location: Chinnor RFC, Thame
Purpose / beneficiaries: This is a fundraising event: ticket proceeds go to three local primary schools — Barley Hill, John Hampden, and St. Joseph’s.
Extras & atmosphere: Food & drink, community gathering, children’s entertainer, plus time before the display to enjoy the social atmosphere.
Tickets:
Adults: £7
Children: £4.50
Preschool: FREE
📅 Comparison & What to Pick
| Event | Date | Gates / Start | Fireworks Time | Ticket Price / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomley’s Reduced Sound | 25 Oct | from 5pm | 8:00 pm | £9 single, £26 family |
| Brill Fireworks | 1 Nov | 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm | £7.50 pp / £25 family |
| Mill Lane School | 7 Nov | 6:00 pm | 7:30 pm | £7 per person |
| Long Crendon School | 8 Nov | 4.45pm | Undisclosed | Adults £7, Children £4.50 |
| Thame Fireworks | 8 Nov | 4:00 pm | 6:30 pm | Adults £7, Children £4.50 Preschool FREE |
Some things to consider:
- Noise sensitivity: Thomley’s reduced sound show is ideal if you or family members are sensitive to loud bangs.
- Supporting local schools: The Thame and Long Crendon events directly benefit schools, so your spend contributes to community causes.
- Advance booking: Especially for school shows and Thomley, tickets must be bought ahead of the event.
- Variety of experience: Brill offers a lantern parade and samba band, Mill Lane is themed with music, Long Crendon includes live music, etc.
